Dave Weeks
David H. Weeks | |
|---|---|
.png) Weeks in 2023 | |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Rutland district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 Serving with Brian Collamore and Terry Williams | |
| Preceded by | Cheryl Hooker Joshua Terenzini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Hart Weeks December 21, 1960 Gales Ferry, Connecticut, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leeanne M. Wootten |
| Children | Jacob B. Weeks Sarah A. Weeks |
| Relatives | Robert H. Weeks (Father)[1] Gerry Weeks (Mother)[1] |
| Education | |
| Website | Campaign website Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon Armed Forces Reserve Medal, 3 Mobilization devices Marksmanship Medal, for pistol and rifle Marine Expert Rifleman Insignia Marine Expert Pistol Insignia  Command Ashore Insignia Combat Craft Insignia Vermont Distinguished Service Medal Vermont Veterans Medal |
David Hart Weeks (born December 21, 1960) is an American politician, retired
Early life and education
The youngest of five siblings, Weeks was born on December 21, 1960, on the US Submarine Base near Gales Ferry, Connecticut, the son of Geraldine A. Backensto and Robert H. Weeks. His father was a U.S. Navy Captain, submariner, and businessman who served two terms in the Vermont House of Representatives from Wallingford.
David graduated from
Military career
Weeks first enlisted in the
Business career
Weeks transitioned from the active duty Navy in 1997 to pursue a career in business. He has held various high-level program management positions in the defense and security sectors within the United States, Europe, East Asia, and Middle East.[3] He specialized in leading commercial high-tech, internationally sensitive projects valued in the billions.[4]
Political career
Weeks was elected to the
He is the Vice Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Senate Economic Development and Housing Committee, Legislative Committee on Rules (LCAR), School Construction Task Force, State Aid to School Construction Working Group, VT Webportal Board, Veterans Affairs and National Guard Caucus, New England Legislative Delegation to Taiwan, Former Vice Chair of the Senate Health/Welfare Committee, and the Education Committee of Conference.[3]
Personal life
Weeks lives in Proctor, Vermont with his wife, Leeanne Wootten. He has two adult children, Jacob and Sarah Weeks.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Vermonters in the Iraq war". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Dritschilo, Gordon. "GOP sweeps county Senate". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Biography, David Weeks". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "State Senate candidate: Dave Weeks". brandonreporter.com. The Reporter. Retrieved 15 November 2022.